5 from 30 votes
Roasted Beet and Kale Salad
This Roasted Beet and Kale Salad combines earthy roasted beets with hearty chopped kale, balanced by the sweetness of dried cranberries and the crunch of walnuts. Creamy goat cheese adds a tangy richness, while a balsamic vinaigrette ties the flavors together. The roasting softens the beets for easy slicing, and tossing the ingredients ensures each bite offers a mix of textures and tastes. It's a nutrient-rich salad that works well as a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
259 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale roughly chopped
- 2 beet medium
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim the tops off the beets, leaving about 1 to 2 inches of stem, and then gently wash the beets.
- Place the beets in a small Dutch oven or a casserole dish with a lid. Bake them covered for 1 hour, or until the beets are tender and pierced easily with a fork. Let them cool to the touch.
- Slice the remaining stem completely off, then place the beets under running water, and use your fingers to gently rub off the skin. You can use gloves to prevent staining your fingers, or alternatively, you can use a paper towel to remove the skin. Then slice each beet into smaller pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the kale, sliced beets, cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss together.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, and if you'd like, top it with a little extra sprinkle of goat cheese (as the tossed goat cheese turns pink) or chopped walnuts before serving.
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Notes
- Massaging the kale before assembling helps soften it and reduces its bitterness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
282mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
2261IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 2261IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.